N6685S

Substantial
Minor

BEECH 58S/N: TH-718

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 11, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN12CA062
Location
Connersville, IN
Event ID
20111114X85154
Coordinates
39.698055, -85.131111
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6685S
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TH-718
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SKY CASTLE AVIATION LLC
Address
2912 E COUNTY ROAD 400 S
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW CASTLE
State / Zip Code
IN 47362-9425
Country
United States

Analysis

With the assistance of a safety pilot, the pilot was flying practice instrument approaches in simulated instrument meteorological conditions. During the second approach, the safety pilot reduced the right engine power to simulate single engine conditions. After raising the hood, the pilot entered the landing flare and reduced the left engine power to idle, at which time the airplane yawed to the left 30 degrees and touched down in the grass. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane but was unable to do so before impacting trees. The leading edge of both wings sustained substantial damage. The Federal Aviation Administration examined the wreckage and found no mechanical anomalies or failures that would have occurred prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA062